Healthy pasta salad at home without mayonnaise / Indian style macaroni salad recipe for weight loss

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat while being more accessible.

chaat masala

🥗Healthier: cumin and coriander

💰Cheaper: garam masala

Cumin and coriander offer similar flavors.

Boil 1.5 liters of water in a saucepan and add 1 tablespoon salt and 2 tablespoons refined oil.

Add 2 cups macaroni to the boiling water and cook on high flame for 8-10 minutes until al dente.

In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil and add 1 cup broccoli and 1 bell pepper cut into large pieces. Roast on high flame for 2 minutes.

Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.

In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 small grated carrot, 0.5 teaspoon black salt, and 7-8 crushed black peppercorns to make the dressing.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, roasted vegetables, 2 medium-sized chopped tomatoes, 0.5 cup sweet corn, 1 medium-sized chopped onion, and 1 medium-sized chopped carrot.

Add the dressing and 1 tablespoon oregano to the salad and mix well.

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